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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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